2017 Review

Thank you Crafties for another wonderful year!  Here's a look back at all the crafts we did in 2017.  I can't wait to see what 2018 will bring!

Watch my 2017 Review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DRgzF--mQ&t=25s 

Stocking Stuffer Mini Gift Basket

This mini basket filled with stocking stuffer treats makes a wonderful gift for co-workers or other associates at Christmas.  You could quickly and affordably put together several of these for co-workers, church members, bosses, teachers, etc.  It also makes a great hostess gift.  You could even change the candy to such as bubble gum, ring pops, M&M's, etc., swap the coffee packets for Nestle Quik, and add in a couple small toys for a children's gift basket.  So may possibilities!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC-iusoy3e0 

Gift-in-a-Jar Gift Set

From all the gift-in-a-jar mixes that we've done, I chose three to put together into a Christmas gift set.  I included a Chicken Noodle Soup Gift-in-a-Jar, a Coconut Crunch Cookie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar, and a Hot Chocolate Gift-in-a-Jar.  This way the recipient has a complete meal including dinner, dessert, and a drink so they can take a day off from cooking after a hectic holiday season.  I love giving these and I always make one for myself.  I like having these prepped ahead so I can take a day off after the holidays too.  Happy crafting, happy gifting, and Merry Christmas to you all! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276giPQdFyQ 

Hot Chocolate Gift-in-a-Jar

We've gotta have hot chocolate at Christmas.  Right?  This mix is so quick and simple, but so delicious!  The recipe and instructions are in my video.  Give these as gifts and be sure to make a batch for yourself too! :-D

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_xXat3oa9M&t=25s 

Chicken Noodle Soup Gift-in-a-Jar

Everybody loves chicken noodle soup and anybody would love to receive this instant mix as a gift at Christmas or any time of the year.  This is actually the same recipe from my Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup Gift-in-a-Jar at Thanksgiving last year.  The only difference is that the recipient will add chicken instead of turkey.  I wanted to make this new recipe labeled simply as Chicken Noodle Soup, and not geared toward any specific holiday, since a lot of people may only find the other one when searching specifically for Thanksgiving recipes.  This recipe is SOOOooo delicious and I want to make sure that everyone can find it easily all throughout the year.  You really have to give this a try.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mouK3KROzf0&t=25s 

Beaded Icicle Earrings

These earrings are done the same way as my Beaded Icicle Christmas Ornament, only smaller and done with AB crystal beads rather than large acrylic beads.  How cute for Christmas and all Winter long!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnQeqs-SX4k 

Beaded Icicle Christmas Ornament

My beaded icicle ornament couldn't be easier!  And it sparkles beautifully in the lights from the tree!  All it takes is a few beads, an iridescent tinsel stem, and some beading string to hang it by.  And it's all held together with a little bit of E-6000.  So simple!  It's a great project to get the kids involved in.  You can make a bunch of these in no time and have a full set for your tree or give them as gifts.  Maybe attach them to gift packages.  This would also be cute as a rear view mirror ornament.  Like I always say, you're only limited by your imagination.  Have fun and Merry Christmas everyone!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liGbV_MNQ8s&t=25s 

Angel Napkin Folding

The traditional bow tie napkin fold becomes angel wings.  And the same fold, shifted to one end rather than centered on the napkin, becomes the robe of the angel.  Beautiful for Christmas! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dALSR5CC8ZQ&t=25s 

Clear Gift Tags

Clear gift tags are a great way to add a unique touch to your gifts, and a great way to recycle product packaging.  Also, these don't have to be just for Christmas.  These would be really great on gifts all year long.  Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, the possibilities are endless.  Let me know if you have any other ideas.  Also, let me know if you would like to see me do more videos featuring clear gift tags for other occasions.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4DzZmXoZys&t=25s 

Filigree Angel Bead Charm

Another beautiful angel charm for you!  This one is a golden filigree  beauty!  The filigree bead cap robe and filigree-like ribbon wings make her uniquely beautiful. But she is just as quick and simple to put together as any bead charm we've ever made.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUbLAdydn3I 

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Gold Ribbon for the wings:
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Gold Filigree Bead Cap:
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8mm White Pearls (select your color and size):
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8mm Clear AB Wavy Rondelle Spacers (select your color and size):
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Coconut Crunch Cookie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar

You're gonna love this gift-in-a-jar mix and you're gonna love my new friend Dolores, AKA The Baking Diva.  I'll show you how to put together this cookie mix to give as a gift and The Baking Diva will show you how to bake the cookies from there.  This mix really makes delicious cookies!  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvyK60poMTA&t=25s 


Watch The Baking Diva's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4aJdk1gEhg 

Lighted Snowman Wreath

This snowman wreath was easy to make and he's sooo adorable!  I'm in love with this little guy.  I was already a snowman lover but he has won my heart!  Let me show you how easy it was to create him  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_H66SwXMv0&t=25s 

Beaded Christmas Wreath Pendant

This beaded Christmas wreath pendant is spectacular with it's little red bow and tiny silver bell.  I am just so proud of the bow and the bell!  The bell is made using a tiny silver filigree bead cap, a bugle bead as a spacer and a ball head pin.  The bow is made from two heart beads and a seed bead.  All simple and common components, but when they all come together they make a stunning little wreath.  Let me show you how I did it.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSjgW2sGINo&t=25s 

CELEBRATE JESUS Christmas Card

This card has a beautiful and fun message reminding us to focus on what really matters during the busy Christmas season.  Never let the season get so busy and hectic that you forget to celebrate Jesus or catch snowflakes on your tongue.  Keep it meaningful.  Keep it simple.  Keep it fun.  Merry Christmas and many blessings to you all! 

Feel free to print my PDF page which has four card fronts.  Just cut in half lengthwise and again in half widthwise.  This will create four fronts that measure 41/4" x 5 1/2" which is the full size of an A2 size card, or you can trim it as I did to show a matted border.

Click the following link for the PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IMEP8zNxrEtWawPm9Y1lcJkm-TONgeOv/view?usp=sharing

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0HfvtLcHpo&t=25s 

Coal Bracelet

Don't be upset if Santa brings this coal in your stocking! ;-)  After all, coal is where diamonds come from and if you ask me it makes beautiful jewelry in either form.  But that might be because I live in a coal town, lol.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypdWCkbD3xI&t=25s

Poinsettia Napkin Folding

Decorate your Christmas place settings with beautiful poinsettia napkin folds with delicious candy treats as the flower center.  

You can also use this same napkin fold but change up the colors to create many different looks.  Keeping in the Christmas theme, and removing the candy center, you could do these in white to create simple snowflake napkins.  Maybe a light blue or silvery gray napkin to create a Christmas star.  You could use yellow to create sunflowers, white for daisies, or any other flower color.  Pastel flowers would be great for Spring time gatherings, such as Mother's Day.  

This is as versatile as the paper bag crafts.  Be sure to check those out too.  So far we've made Paper Bag Snowflakes and Paper Bag Poinsettias for Christmas, and Paper Bag Sunflowers for Thanksgiving.  

Watch my Poinsettia Napkin Folding video here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PnPuf2OaCo&t=25s

Gift-in-a-Jar Ornament

This little gift-in-a-jar Christmas tree ornament is an adorable representation of the real gift-in-a-jar mixes that we love to exchange at Christmas time and the recipe in this one is SNOW!  So cute!  This is definitely one of my favorites.  I did get this idea from an ornament I saw in the store at Walmart, but what I love about making my own is the freedom to change up things like the fabric and ribbon, the cute little customized tag, and anything you want to change or add to make it match your style or your decor.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJHW-7IQ-rs&t=25s 

Chocolate Covered Cherry Christmas Mice

You won't believe how quick and easy these chocolate Christmas mice are to make.  They are super simple but they have huge impact!  Bring these as your contribution next time you attend a Christmas party or serve them at your own party.  They are sure to impress!  

And don't think you can only make these at Christmas time.  Get Craftie and think of what other party themes might involve mice...  Cinderella...  Three Blind Mice...  or my childhood favorite: The Secret of Nimh!   And I'm sure there are so many more!  (But, if you serve these to children, be sure to use pitted cherries to prevent choking.) 
Besides Christmas, what party theme would you use these with? 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRJMoygt3Og&t=25s

Red Hat Snow Lady Bead Charm

Isn't she cute?!  I know, I did a version of a snow woman last year in my Snowman Bead Charms video.  But I received these adorable little red hat beads as a gift and I knew right away that I wanted to make a snow lady who is a member of the Red Hat Society.  How fun!  She's all dressed up in her red and purple colors.  I think she's positively lovely! 😍  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIMabO9wyT4  

Paper Bag Sunflower

This project uses the same technique as my Paper Bag Snowflakes and my Paper Bag Poinsettia.   Sunflowers are great for Fall.  There's an endless wealth of possibilities with this technique.  And I don't think we're done yet!  You may very well see more of these in future videos! 😉

Watch my Paper Bag Sunflower video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRksyoajGQ8 

Pumpkin Spice Brownie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar

One last pumpkin spice recipe before it's gone for the year to make way for peppermint and eggnog.  And although I love peppermint and eggnog, I just had to squeeze pumpkin spice in there one last time. 😉  This pumpkin spice brownie mix gift-in-a-jar will make a wonderful gift for your Thanksgiving hostess.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzuXrqw6wHg 

How To Re-Size Gift Boxes (No Measuring!)

You'll love this quick trick to re-size your gift boxes for Christmas, birthdays, or any occasion.  No more searching the store for a box in the perfect size or shape.  Create your own!  The best part is there is no measuring involved!  Easy peasy!  I've used this trick many many times when I don't have a box that's just right.  It's so easy to create a box about half the size of your original, or even half the width for a long narrow box which you may not even be able to find in the store.  You get two full hinged-lid boxes from every one.. one from the original box bottom and one from the lid. 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01752NZa9Eo&t=25s 

Santa Gift Bag

Decorate your Christmas gift bags and treat bags to make gift giving a little more fun.  This one is a Santa version, but there are so many possibilities with this!  Not only at Christmas, but you can do this for any occasion.  You could do a character to match a child's birthday party theme such as a princess for a little girl, like my Snow White Treat Bag & Party Favor.  Or a superhero for a little boy.  You could match ANY theme, for birthdays, baby showers, holidays, or any occasion.  Let the occasion or theme be your inspiration and get Craftie!  Have fun and Merry Christmas! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaMXkz-Q0DM&t=25s 

Paper Bag Poinsettia

I created this poinsettia Christmas decoration using the technique from my Paper Bag Snowflakes.  I just used red paper bags instead of white, added berries to the center, and... Voila!!  A snowflake becomes a poinsettia!  I just love this craft!  Expect to see more of this craft in future videos!  My gears are turning with lots of ideas for this.  Let me know if you think of any and I'll try to bring those to life as well.

Watch my Paper Bag Poinsettia tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HTwaXWuDdg&t=25s 

Rudolph Mini Wreath

This adorable 9 inch Rudolph Mini Wreath cost less than $6 to create.  Easy, inexpensive, and so much fun!  With his glittery nose and antlers, and his shiny bow and jingle bell, Rudolph is dressed in style to adorn your door for the holiday season.  Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HBFjTgpQuI&t=25s 

Creamsicle Gift Tag

I'll show you exactly how I made the creamsicle tag for the Creamsicle Cookie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar.  It's really easy and I think it's super cute!  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL1WPrJx9Lk&t=25s 

Creamsicle Cookie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar

Anyone would love getting this Creamsicle cookie mix as a gift.  The cookies are orange flavored with vanilla morsels and they are delicious!  The recipe is super simple!  And the instructions for the recipient to make the cookies are simple as well.  This wonderful gift-in-a-jar mix is not only delicious; it's unique.  This is one that you won't find in the store. 

Watch my YouTube tutorial for the recipe as well as instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRR_g7zm-TU&t=25s 

Paper Pumpkin Place Card Holders

These paper pumpkin place card holders are so easy and so quick.  It takes practically no time to make enough for everyone's place setting at your Thanksgiving dinner.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial on how to make them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNQC2KBywys&t=25s 

Glittery Leaves Fall Card

My first cardmaking project using die cuts made with my Cuttlebug!  I used my Cuttlebug and Fall leaf shaped dies with glitter paper in copper, gold, and rose gold to create beautiful leaves as the main feature on the front of the card.  I popped those up on foam tape to give them some dimension.  Inside I stamped a "Happy Thanksgiving" sentiment.  You could also use this design for an invitation for Thanksgiving dinner or any Fall gathering.  It's a simple design but I think the glitter and dimension have a big impact.  Happy Fall! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO-MZUz98ng&t=25s 


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Cuttlebug die cutting machine:

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Hero Arts "Celebrate" stamp set:
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Fiskars "Build a Tree" stamp set:
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Let's Cuttlebug!

I have been having so much fun playing with my Cuttlebug!  Thanks again to Santa!  This little girl is sooo happy to have made the Nice List! 

Come along with me on my Cuttlebug journey as I learn.  If you have more experience with the Cuttlebug and what it can do, I would love some tips.  If you're a newbie like me, we can learn together.  Let's get Cuttlebuggin'!

Watch my YouTube video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cTphhHu98M&t=25s 

Get the Cuttlebug die cutting machine here:
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It's so easy to embellish a simple party hat and turn it into a Santa hat for the children at your Christmas party or even for a child's birthday party that takes place during the Christmas season.  These are so simple and fun! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PJBi0RRtB0 

Christmas Tree Bead Charms

What Christmas outfit is complete without some festive Christmas jewelry?  Last year we made wire-wrapped Christmas trees.  This year we're creating them with beads.  Simple, festive, and gorgeous... also very easy! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Z3-FzYQZ4 

Paper Bag Snow Flakes

I just couldn't wait to get started with Christmas videos.  Here's a fun one for decorating that I think you guys will like.  These snowflakes are a simple way to get big impact if you're decorating a large space for a Christmas party!  A great project to get the kids involved with.  So fun!  

If you're decorating a smaller space and don't want them quite so large, try to find smaller snack/treat size paper bags and you can make smaller adorable snowflakes!  Punch out some shapes along the edges of the bags before you glue them together for an added design.  You might could try doing this with red paper bags to create large Poinsettia flower decorations!  Ooh!  I think I might try that one!!!  (Let me know if you guys want to see it and I'll make a video. 😁)  These could even be done in pastels as flowers if you're decorating for a Springtime event.  The possibilities are limited only by your imagination!  Let me know which of these ideas you want to see me make another video for and I'll be happy to do it.  Also, be sure to let me know if you have any ideas that I haven't thought of.  I'd be glad to give those a try too.

Check out my Paper Bag Snowflakes video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOowh7LFu_c 

Peeps Turkey

Remember, I told you to stock up on Peeps after Easter??  Here's why.  Peeps turkeys for Thanksgiving!  How cute!!  The Peeps have such a long shelf life, they lasted from Easter to Fall, and still showed another year beyond that before the expiration date.  So, always stock up on those clearance sales and use them in other seasons! ;-)  You might even be able to come up with ideas for other seasons.  Get Craftie and let me know what else you can come up with for Peeps! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9OSCQWFFxw 

Pumpkin Spice mini Gift-in-a-Jar

What better way to kick of the Fall baking season than with PUMPKIN SPICE... one of my favorite things about Fall!  This tiny 4 oz. mini-jar is perfect for it.  These are great to have on hand for yourself to add to your morning coffee, oatmeal, or just about anything!  They also make a wonderful hostess gift.  This would be great to give to your hostess at Thanksgiving or any Fall gathering.  Who doesn't like pumpkin spice?  Right??

Full recipe and instructions in my YouTube video.  Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLU80DYE4uk 

SANTA CAME! (in September)

You guys are never gonna believe what Santa brought!  I'm over the moon about it!  I just can't believe it!  You guys will definitely be getting some paper crafting videos now! :-D  I can't wait to get started!!  Be sure to let me know if you guys have any advice, tips, or suggestions for me.  Check out my short video below to see what Santa brought!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHO2oTA_V2M 

Get your Cuttlebug machine here:
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"Poison" Caramel Apples

Make your caramel, candy, or chocolate covered apples look like "poison" apples simply by adding black food coloring.  Very fun for Halloween!  I added black sanding sugar for sparkle.. actually I added blue, purple, and black but they absorbed the dye from the caramel so it all ended up black.  So I'd suggest just getting black only if you want to add sparkle to your apples.  If not, they are just as spooky and "poisonous" without sparkle.  Have a safe and fun Halloween!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV4ypDoh-TI&t=25s 

Lollipop Ghosts

BONUS VIDEO!  I got free lollipops, so y'all get a bonus video! 😃  This one is old-school, but today's generation of trick-or-treaters don't know that! 😉  I think they'll love it as much as I did when I was a kid.

Watch the YouTube video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg4wSWyZlww&t=25s

Snow White Treat Bag & Party Favor

Dress up your treat bags, or gift bags, to match the birthday party theme character.  Change it up for any princess, super hero, etc.  I chose Snow White, so a "poison" apple candy bundle is the perfect party favor to go along with it.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsdHkTN7GQU&t=25s

Black Cat Napkin Folding

This black cat napkin fold is done the same as last year's Easter bunny napkin.  Just change the color, shorten the ears, and.. Voila!  I love to take an old project, change a few details, and come out with something very different!  This is perfect for Halloween... or... any day for an avid cat lover. 😼

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzafyFPZ-to&t=25s 

Apple Trick-or-Treat Bundles

Viewer suggestion!  Thanks so much to Beth for suggesting apple trick-or-treat bundles in response to last year's pumpkin trick-or-treat bundles.  What a cute idea!  The leaf would be perfect as a name tag for your special trick-or-treaters.  I think you'll like the little trick for creating that leaf tag.  

These bundles are not only great for trick-or-treaters.  These would also make great treats as place cards at each person's seat for Thanksgiving dinner.  Another fun idea would be to give these as party favors at any Fall Festival or Harvest Party type of gathering.  I think I thought of another idea just now as I was typing this, for a themed birthday party favor!  I might do another video on that soon!  😉

Watch my Apple Bundle tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9aV4ncjs1c&t=25s 

Christmas Ornament Dangles - Collab w/Happybird

These ornament-shaped dangles are a great Christmas accessory for so many things.  Happybird's Alphabet Block Ornament using these is a beautiful example. 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjsM5Ilp9JE&t=25s 
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Watch Happybird's Alphabet Block Ornament video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg-QPC5gqu0&t=4s 
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www.youtube.com/OneVeryHappyBird 
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Clear Gift Tag Templates

Use your clear packaging from household products to make clear gift tag templates.  These will help you achieve perfect placement for cutting your tags from old calendars, Christmas cards, etc.  The perfect tool for creating Happybird's Christmas Card Tag Ornaments! :-)

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYOYMz_EguA&t=25s

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Happybird's Gift Tag Ornaments video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgx4vuEg5F8
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Witch's Hat Table Setting

This witch's hat makes a fun table setting for a children's Halloween party.  So quick and easy, and the kids can wear the party hats!  Just be sure you have stew or some other "witch's brew" on the menu to utilize the bowl in the table setting.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iV2f_FwPd4&t=25s 

Eyeball Bead Charm

This creepy eyeball bead charm is perfect for Halloween.  You won't believe how easy it was.  All I used to create the look of the eyeball was a 14mm marbled bead, a 7mm green sequin, and a black flat-back jewel.  So easy!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvBu4eK-NKY&t=25s 

Mundane Morning ~ Welcoming Fall

Good Mundane Morning Crafties!  I haven't given you guys a Mundane Morning post in a while.  My apologies.  Things have been pretty busy on the Craftie homefront. 

I must say, I'm happy to see Summer coming to an end.  I LOVE the transition into Fall.  Fall is one of my most favorite times of year and I have so been looking forward to this.  We aren't quite into the full swing of Fall, but the transition has definitely begun.  There's a little chill in the night time hours and still a bit of a nip in the air come morning.  Dark comes earlier.  The leaves are beginning to change.  The foggy, blustery, rainy nights are becoming more frequent.  It's time to start thinking about sweaters, hot apple cider, pumpkin spice, slow simmered stews, evening movies, and all-day indoor crafting.  There is nothing I don't absolutely love about this time of year.  🤗🍂🍁🌾

I've begun planning Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas parties.  And along with that, I'm thinking about what I might craft for these events.  I am one to always have a theme for my parties and I get so excited planning the crafts, decorations, and menus to coordinate with the theme.  More on that as we get closer to the holidays.

But for now, I'm working on Halloween craft videos.  I've got a couple more coming up for you all on Friday and Saturday, and maybe one non-Halloween craft for Sunday.  I'm most excited about the one that I have for Friday.  It's Halloweeny, and creepy, and so cool.  It's a bead project and I think you guys are really gonna like it.

If you guys have any questions or suggestions for me you can comment here, on my Craftie Facebook page, or the Facebook group "Craftie Minds".  

I'll be updating you guys on what type of crafts you can expect and all the Craftie goings on.  I'm still trying to get into the routine of the Mundane Morning blog post, but I am definitely working on it.  Let me know which Craftie social media platform is your favorite and why.

Until next time friends, stay Craftie! 😉
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